Robodebt took Kath’s only son; now she’s been denied compensation
Oct 12, 2026 •
Kath Madgwick has been to hell and back. One of the most recognisable faces of the Royal Commission into Robodebt, her only son Jarrad took his own life after being told he owed Services Australia nearly two thousand dollars.
Kath has been fighting ever since.
The royal commission report dedicated more than a page to her story. But now, Kath says she’s experiencing injustice of another kind. Booted out of the $475 million robodebt class action – her compensation claim over Jarrad’s death has been denied by the Commonwealth.
Today Kath Madgwick, on how – even as one of the worst affected victims of the robodebt saga – she’s somehow missed out.
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Robodebt took Kath’s only son; now she’s been denied compensation
2072 • Oct 12, 2026
Robodebt took Kath’s only son; now she’s been denied compensation
Kath Madgwick has been to hell and back. One of the most recognisable faces of the Royal Commission into Robodebt, her only son Jarrad took his own life after being told he owed Services Australia nearly two thousand dollars.
Kath has been fighting ever since.
The royal commission report dedicated more than a page to her story. But now, Kath says she’s experiencing injustice of another kind. Booted out of the $475 million robodebt class action – her compensation claim over Jarrad’s death has been denied by the Commonwealth.
Today Kath Madgwick, on how – even as one of the worst affected victims of the robodebt saga – she’s somehow missed out.
If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.
Guest: Robodebt victim’s mother, Kath Madgwick
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